What I read in 2022

A list of the books I completely finished in 2022 (我2022年读过的书):

1. Consumed: The Need for Collective Change: Colonialism, Climate Change, and Consumerism - Aja Barber
2. The Secular Creed - Rebecca McLaughlin
3. Silence - Shusaku Endo
4. Free Food for Millionaires - Min Jin Lee
5. A Child Called It - Dave Pelzer
6. The Lost Boy - Dave Pelzer
7. The Prodigal God - Timothy Keller
8. The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane - Kate DiCamillo
9. Thou Shalt not be a Jerk - Eugene Cho

What I read in 2021

A list of the books I completely finished in 2021 (我2021年读过的书):

1. Everything I Never Told You - Celeste Ng
2. Little Fires Everywhere - Celeste Ng
3. Pachinko - Min Jin Lee 
4. We Have Always Lived in the Castle - Shirley Jackson
   
5. The Ocean at the End of the Lane - Neil Gaiman
   
6. Anansi Boys - Neil Gaiman
7. The Graveyard Book - Neil Gaiman
8. Bridgerton series - Julia Quinn
9. Bad Feminist - Roxane Gay
10. Analog Church - Jay Kim
11. Just Do Something - Kevin DeYoung
    

Sunscreen Recommendations

After the infamous Purito sunscreen scandal, I wanted to recommend non-controversial sunscreens that I've used and liked. There's a mixture of Asian and American brands. Leave a comment if you have any questions or recommendations!

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The SAEM Eco Earth Power Pink Sun Cream Sunscreen SPF50 - Korean brand. This sun cream applies matte and has a light fragrance and pink tint.

Biore UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence SPF 50 - Japanese chemical sunscreen with alcoholic smell and yellow tint, but creamy texture and quick absorption. Yesstyle

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Innisfree Daily UV Defense Sunscreen SPF 36 - Korean brand. This sunscreen applies smoothly with no whitecast and no fragrance. Works for sensitive skin too. Sephora

Supergoop Play Everyday Lotion SPF 50 -  American/USA brand. This sunscreen brand is a new favorite. It's creamy and moisturizing! Sephora

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KOSE Sekkisei Sun Protect Gel SPF 50 - This Japanese company's chemical sunscreen's texture is gel-like and applies very smoothly. This is a water-resistant sunscreen, which can be removed by daily cleanser. Yesstyle

  

Shiseido Anessa Perfect UV SPF 50 (not pictured) - Famous Japanese brand. Milky texture sunscreen so it applies easily and smoothly. Yesstyle

Exuviance Professional Sheer Refining Fluid SPF 40 - Randomly tried this out since it was on-sale at Marshall's. No fragrance, and occasionally pills upon application. Amazon / Harvey Prince

Worst Sunscreen: Biossance Squalane + Mineral SPF 45 (not pictured) - Applies very white and cakey, so not good for melanated people.

Skincare Spotlight: Sekkisei

I want to spotlight a beauty brand I am currently loving: Sekkisei aka 雪肌精

I first discovered this brand in 2019 when I was traveling with friends in Japan. I bought a couple products to try then, because all the duty free shops were hawking their products.

This Japanese skincare line works for my combination skin type and the products penetrate well into my skin. I  also enjoy its light fragrance. Below are the products I've been using.